Braves third baseman Chipper Jones tells Dave Sheinin of the Washington Post that he can see similarities between himself and top Nationals prospect Bryce Harper. However, Jones doesn't expect Harper, a fellow first overall draft pick, to approach him. "Let’s just say he doesn’t seem to me to be the type of kid who wants to walk up to me and pick my brain,” Jones said.

An AL executive doubts the Nationals would get much in return if they trade John Lannan, MLB.com's Bill Ladson tweets.

The Mets maintain interest in signing C.J. Nitkowski, but only if he has no physical issues, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo tweets. The club is in no rush to complete a deal.

How is that trash talk? Everyone knows Harper is more likely to steal his BFF’s girl than nurse a sick kitty back to health. Even if it was trash talk, Chipper is a 1st ballot HOF. Harper just made his first payment on his auto insurance.

How many veterans on the Nats are also former #1 picks with historic talent and a franchise expecting him to be a star from day 1? Bryce could learn a lot from a guy like Chipper if he were open to it.

maybe you did not see his debut. did you see how much coverage was given to SS? I am not saying that one start was sufficient, but I think SS has an idea of being picked #1 and expected to succeed from day 1. His nickname was/is “Jesus”.

Fair enough…I don’t think Jays will lose sleep if they lose Valbuena to waivers. IMO, they acquired him as a fall-back position if they didn’t get a 2B and a trade asset if they did sign Kelly Johnson.

Braves fan here. No, his ego has always been big enough for him to duck walking through doorways. He just doesn’t care anymore in his ripe old age. And I’d think Chipper would be the last person to give advice on avoiding the DL. That’s like Kendrys Morales leading a seminar on post-game celebrations.

I would have no idea as to why Robert Andino would be available from the Orioles.
We really don’t have anyone to replace him if he were traded.
If we were to trade anyone, it sould be Josh Bell.
Also, why aren’t the Sillies (:p) looking at Blake DeWitt? He could be a viable alternative.
PS Why would Harper want to talk to Chipper?
PPS Sending Lannon to AAA is funny! I read that earlier on a story written today.

Ah, I don’t know. Both are #1 picks, highly-touted prospects their franchises depended immeasurably on, and both are known to be considered cocky by more than a few. Not to mention is a 1st-ballot HoF in the same division Bryce will be playing the next half-decade. Other than that, I can’t think of a thing. Maybe Chipper can give his insight on why Bachelor Ben picked Courtney!

It’s really mature how people have been lining up to hate Bryce Harper since he was too young to vote or drive a car. I’m not a Nationals fan, but I can’t wait for him to be so good that people have to pretend they liked him all along.

Actually, I think that some of the distaste for Harper comes from his attitude – blowing kisses after HRs, saying he wants to model his career after Joe Namath, etc. – which people believe is caused by his age.

He’s obviously been the best at whatever level he was playing for a very long time now, so he’s had the stuff he needed to back up his cockiness. Doesn’t mean people need to like his cockiness, and want him to get knocked down a peg or two as a result of it.

He’s got the right to the ego, never said that. Just stated a fact that he seems to be getting more. Being on the down part of your career stat wise, doesn’t look too good. That’s talking the talk and not walking the walk.